July 31 meeting: Bill Sundhu, International Law

Bill Sundhu is a member of our own Rotary Club and today he spoke about recent developments in international law for mass crimes. Bill is a Canadian lawyer and former judge with more than 30 years of experience in the courts of justice. His current practice includes trial and appellate advocacy in criminal justice, human rights and civil liberties. Bill has broad legal experience that includes criminal justice, family law, child and youth law, indigenous rights, police misconduct and wrongful deaths, non-discrimination, access to justice, law reform and legislation, professional legal responsibility, and judicial independence and administration. He is a regular speaker, lecturer and media commentator on human rights, justice, diversity, equality and international legal issues. He has extensive knowledge of the Canadian justice system and international human rights law, with particular interest in international criminal law. (BillSundhu.ca)

We also welcomed a Rotarian from Brazil to this meeting, Felipe Bittencourt (pictured with Club President Mat Dundas). Felipe was visiting his brother in Kamloops this week.